special note: all peformance times are listed in seconds.
|
Year |
Model |
0-60 mph
|
1/4 Mile |
Engine
|
Trans. |
Source |
| 1969 | Camaro Z28 | 7.4 | 15.12 @ 94.8 mph | 302 CID V8 | n/a | CL 8/69 |
| 1982 | Camaro Z28 | 9.1 | n/a |
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